Rak-Su singer Ashley Tebi, whose group won the 2017 season of X-Factor, was knocked down within three seconds of his fight with Anthony Taylor on Saturday night on KSI's Misfits Boxing.
The musician had boxed previously on Wicked 'n' Bad shows, but took a massive step up in competition to face Taylor, who is a sparring partner of Jake Paul's and went the distance with Tommy Fury last year. And the levels showed within the opening exchange as the American ducked under a lazy shot and sent him tumbling with the first punch he threw.
Tebi was visibly stunned by what he had just been hit with, but managed to get back to his feet and survive the round despite an onslaught from Taylor. The American has had a frustrating run in influencer boxing that saw him go without a televised win, but he showcased all of his skills against a much lower level of opponent in Tebi.
